El Cangrejo

Panama City

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

Stay near popular El Cangrejo attractions

Via Espana

8.4/10 (2,902 reviews)
During your trip to Panama City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Via Espana. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Panama Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

P1,880
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Monkey Island Experience

Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience

P3,768
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal: The Most Complete Wildlife Experience
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour

P9,084
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Panama City: San Blas Island Hopping Day Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island

P6,217
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise to Taboga Island
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

P4,177
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

Panama Canal Partial Transit

P9,398
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
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Top hotels in El Cangrejo

Principe Hotel and Suites

Principe Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
Via Argentina Panama City Panama
The price is P3,762 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
P3,762
per night
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Principe Hotel and Suites
Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino

4 out of 5
Calle Augusto Samuel Boyd y Calle Eusebi Panama City
The price is P6,012 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
P6,012
per night
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Book a stay at this spa B&B in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
"Excelente lugar, con muy buena ubicación. Regresaremos."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

Waymore Hotel Spa & Casino
Novotel Panama City

Novotel Panama City

4 out of 5
Calle Jose I. Fabrega y Thais de Pons Panama City Panama
The price is P6,827 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
P6,827
per night
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,304 reviews)
"Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

Novotel Panama City
TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro

3.5 out of 5
Via Veneto, El Cangrejo Bellavista Panama City Panama
The price is P5,635 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
P5,635
per night
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"La habitación estaba sucia, vimos una cucaracha, el corredor olia muy mal."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham Panamá Centro
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina Panama City Panama
The price is P6,081 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
P6,081
per night
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Eusebio A. Morales y Calle 55 Panama City Panama
The price is P5,884 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
P5,884
per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (594 reviews)
"La atención"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Torres de Alba Hotel & Suites
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Where to stay in El Cangrejo

Find the best El Cangrejo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.

Casco Viejo

Unique features of Casco Viejo include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Independence Square or Interoceanic Canal Museum while you're exploring the area.

A modern, spiraling skyscraper with a unique design, surrounded by other buildings in an urban setting.
Photo by Fabiola Tile
Open Photo by Fabiola Tile

Bella Vista

Bella Vista is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen. See more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station.

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San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

A building with three arched windows, a balcony with wrought iron railings, and a tiled roof.

San Felipe

If you're spending some time in San Felipe, Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a calm sea, and a rocky shoreline.

Calidonia

You might enjoy the shopping while in Calidonia. Via Espana is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Lotería Station or Santo Tomás Station to see more of the city.

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